Wow, this rough-around-the-edges pregnant wife is something else, she's incredibly ruthless!

Since that's what they said, Meng Tong readily agreed.

Following the mountain path they had come from, Sheng Xiu and the others did not return to the wild ox. Instead, they chatted casually with Meng Tong.

Emerging from the mountains and standing on a low slope, Meng Tong turned to the side and pointed to a courtyard that stood out somewhat out of place in the village, smiling as she said, "We're almost there, that's our home."

Following the direction she pointed, Sheng Xiu immediately spotted a man busy at work on one side of the courtyard.

Although it was too far away to see clearly, Sheng Xiu couldn't help but feel a little excited.

A slight smile curved his thin lips as the man looked at Meng Tong and asked, "Is that my fourth brother?"

"Yes," Meng Tong replied as they walked. "I heard you were coming, and since there aren't enough rooms at home, he's building a small wooden cabin!"

Where is my fourth brother?!

Sheng Zhuzhu, who was whispering to her husband, leaned over and asked.

She didn't hear their conversation.

Meng Tong smiled but didn't say anything, continuing to walk. Sheng Xiu sighed helplessly, raised his hand and gently tapped her forehead, saying softly, "Are ears just for decoration?"

"Of course not, I'm just curious!" Sheng Zhuzhu clung to Sheng Xiu's arm playfully and continued to press, "Where is Fourth Brother! Second Brother, tell me quickly."

"Here."

With a raised arm, Sheng Xiu pointed to a busy figure not far away, but Sheng Zhuzhu could see nothing when she looked in that direction.

"Where is it! I can't see it!"

"Never mind if you can't see it, you'll see it once you go down."

Sheng Xiu sighed and then followed Meng Tong down the aisle.

Sheng Zhuzhu was annoyed for a second, then took two steps back and grabbed her husband's arm, her voice sweet and coquettish, "Can you see, husband? I can't see anything. Did Second Brother lie to me?"

The woman is charming and lovely, and even though she is in her twenties, she still has a simple and innocent nature.

The man holding her hand chuckled softly, exuding an aura of doting affection and composure.

"I'm not lying to you, it's just that my second brother has good eyesight."

"That's true! I almost forgot that Second Brother's eyesight is off the charts."

Women's emotions come and go quickly; in the blink of an eye, she was whispering to Sheng Xiu and Meng Tong again.

Here.

When Sheng Xiu discovered Lu Chuan's whereabouts, he also spotted several other people.

The man paused for only a second before returning to his work, though his eyes would occasionally dart toward the intersection.

About 15 minutes later, Meng Tong, Sheng Xiu and the others arrived in the village and encountered Sheng Bing and the others who were strolling along the ridges of the fields.

"Father, Mother, Eldest Brother, Fourth Uncle."

From a distance, Sheng Zhuzhu fluttered towards Jiang Zhu and the others like a butterfly, with a tall man following behind her to protect her, saying with a helpless yet doting tone, "Slow down, don't fall."

"Oh dear! You're married now, why don't you know how to control your temper? You still make Mian'er chase after you."

"Mommy~, Zhuzhu misses you so much!"

Sheng Zhuzhu rushed into Jiang Zhu's arms, completely ignoring her mother's nagging, and kept rubbing against Jiang Zhu's neck like a little kitten.

Jiang Zhu was happy and content to see her daughter so clingy, but seeing her son-in-law looking somewhat depressed, she coughed awkwardly, gently pushed her daughter away, and said with a smile, "She's really grown up."

"Hehe, it's because my mother spoils me."

In her happy moment of sticking things together, Sheng Zhuzhu completely forgot about her father and older brother.

Sheng Xiu and Cheng Mian stepped forward to greet the three of them.

"Father, Fourth Uncle, Eldest Brother."

"Hmm, I thought I wouldn't see the three of us grown men!" Sheng Jin, who had been looking resentful, finally smiled, his slightly sharp eyes subtly scrutinizing the people who had followed them.

Then, looking at Meng Tong, who was standing silently to the side, he asked with a kind expression, "How did Chuan's wife run into them?"

"Well, I was thinking of going up the mountain to see if I could catch a couple of prey, and that's how I ran into my second brother and the others."

Meng Tong, holding hands with Lu He and Lu Yan who had come close to her, maintained a graceful smile throughout.

"Wow, what a coincidence!"

"We have to thank my younger brother and sister-in-law for leading the way! Otherwise, we would have wandered around in the mountains a lot more."

Sheng Xiu smiled gently and looked down at the two timid little girls.

She was fair-skinned and pretty; Sheng Xiu liked her at first sight.

A smile appeared in the man's beautiful, narrow eyes. He moved his slender fingers, then squatted down and patted Lu He's little head.

"You must be He'er!"

"Mmm." Lu He nodded, her fair cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and she subconsciously took two steps behind Meng Tong.

However, her bright, watery eyes remained fixed on Sheng Xiu, mainly because she had never seen such a gentle and handsome man before.

Compared to Lu He, Lu Yan was much bolder. She broke free from Meng Tong's hand, leaned close to Sheng Xiu, tilted her head, and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Uncle is so handsome, just as gentle as Mother."

"Pfft."

Cheng Mian, who was standing to the side watching, couldn't help but burst out laughing, and his voice attracted the attention of the others nearby.

Holding the chubby, fair-skinned Lu Huai, Sheng Zhuzhu came closer.

The woman's eyes were always sparkling.

Fourth Brother is truly blessed; he not only has a chubby son but also two adorable little daughters.

I'm so envious!

"Yan'er, look at your aunt and see if she's pretty. If she is, there'll be a really big gift for you!"

"Pear... thing."

Lu Huai, nestled in her arms, clapped excitedly, his mouth drooling uncontrollably as he spoke.

Meng Tong couldn't bear to look, so she quickly took him from Sheng Zhuzhu's arms and wiped him clean with a handkerchief from her sleeve.

The group took a particular liking to Lu He and Lu Yan, and they laughed heartily for a while before heading towards the village.

In just a quarter of an hour, Lu He was already being led by Sheng Zhuzhu to whisper secrets, while Lu Yan held onto Sheng Xiu's large hand tightly and wouldn't let go.

In the end, only Sheng Yu and Cheng Mian were left staring at each other awkwardly.

"Hey, big brother, when are you going to find a wife to give the family a baby? Look at fourth brother's family, they already have three."

"Heh." With a cold laugh, Sheng Yu glanced at the man with a mocking expression. "I wonder who it is that has been married for over three years and still hasn't seen any signs of Zhuzhu getting pregnant. Don't you think it's because you... are incapable!"

"If that's the case, then as the older brother, I have to think about my sister's future happiness. After all... living a life of widowhood is quite uncomfortable."

Sheng Yu's mouth is better left unsaid; once he speaks, it can drive people crazy.

Sheng Xiu, who had been eavesdropping in front of him, blushed deeply, his delicate and gentle face turning bright red.

Really... why make things difficult for yourself!

Cheng Mian and Sheng Yu are about the same age and have been playing together since they were little. Cheng Mian has seen Sheng Yu's sharp tongue before, but this is the first time he has seen him so sharp-tongued.

The usually refined and dignified Cheng Mian broke down in his guard. He leaned close to Sheng Yu and said through gritted teeth, "Who said I'm no good? I'm just worried about Zhuzhu. She doesn't want to have children, and I respect her decision."

"Oh, really? Maybe he just doesn't like having children with you!"

Cheng Mian: ...